Physical Education Teacher(DS Pittsburgh)

Pressley Ridge Career•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Education (PE) Teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring effective physical education instruction for each assigned student. The PE Teacher is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of individualized student support plans developed by each student’s classroom team.

Requirements

Requires PA State Teacher Certification.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Requires valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance.
State Police Clearances
FBI Clearances
Child Abuse Clearances
Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement

Nice To Haves

ASL proficiency (for School for the Deaf positions)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement daily group and individualized lesson plans for each student utilizing provided curriculum and supplemental materials
Implements Student Support Plans (SSP) in collaboration with the classroom team
Develop and implement a classroom/behavioral management system
Implement school wide policies, procedures and interventions
Demonstrates a proficient level of cultural sensitivity.
Writes and speaks clearly in a professional manner on a level appropriate for the intended recipient.
Communicate with parents and home districts regarding student progress, meetings, and visits in various communication mediums.
Complete lesson plans weekly.
Complete grades weekly.
Complete report cards quarterly.
Complete designated assessment forms as required.
Receive supervision from and actively communicate with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.
Works independently without close supervision and is self-motivated.
Follows financial constraint of the classroom/school budget.
Serves periodically on program committees, with the approval of the Program Director.
Attends periodically local, state, or national conferences and workshops, with the approval of the Program Director.
Provides in-service training to Pressley Ridge programs, with the approval of the Program Director.
Obtains and maintains professional certification as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Detects and remediate, with approval of Coordinator, if necessary, any potentially dangerous environmental conditions.
Implements school wide policies, procedures, and interventions.
Understands the threat assessment process.
Follows designated program policy regarding the documentation of critical incidents.
Follows program-designated procedures for all physical contact with students.
Follows program-designated procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging necessary medical care and informing appropriate persons of the situation, and documenting the injury/illness and actions taken.
Assist other staff, as needed, in interventions (TCI, Ukeru) to protect students and staff from injury.
Transports students when needed and maintain safe driving procedures.

Benefits

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)